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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1894
Page
5
Boston and Maine faced a daylong blackout as a new interlocking switch and pneumatic signal system bogged down all trains at Union Station. Workers struggled with unfamiliar equipment while thousands waited, commuting plans shattered, and officials urged patience during the rollout.
Hartford on June 18 joined a Bunker Hill Day celebration starring the Worcester Continentals, Amoskeag Veterans, and Putnam Phalanx. A 3:30 parade drew large crowds after a patriotic sermon, with a 600-guest banquet at Foot Guard Armory and a Germania Hall smoker.
A reporter witnessed night operations as yard masters hurried trains to open tracks. Dozens of trains ran late from 11:18 to well past midnight with several lines and specific services delayed by hours. Passengers faced long waits and engineers forwent meals to maintain as near schedule as possible.
An editorial urges Governor Greenhalge to veto the Bell Telephone stock-watering plan, arguing it could win wide public approval. The Springfield Republican notes the moment as a rare chance for a bold, righteous stand in public life and questions the governor's upcoming decision.
The text lists tableaux and clubs in a parade. Artful scenes include Autumn-Classic grape trellis with two couples, Age Memory and History figures, and a Winter scene with hunters and a bear. Divisions name commanders and groups such as Vangarian Guard Elks Social Club and Sons of Veterans entries.
After the morning parade the Cavalier guests gathered at Abbotsford Hall for the Carnival Association dinner. About two hundred attended as National Lancers in red coats and Spanish influence joined the informal feast. EB A Carter and other officers spoke briefly, with city officials among the guests. The Brockton Band performed as cigars were lit and speeches concluded the event.
The article describes a crowded noon to afternoon event at Bunker's Hill with thousands converging on the square by 2 o'clock. It notes extreme heat as the sun beat down, creating a sweltering scene and a dense, buzzing atmosphere among attendees.
A dense procession featured Charlestown veterans and the Charlestown Veteran Firemen’s Association among many groups including mail carriers and G A R units. The heat abated as spectators enjoyed a well-turned line of march, with the National Band leading a chorus of cheering crowds and fireworks lighting the sky.
The Charlestown Cadets dinner marked the thirtieth annual event after the afternoon parade. The tables were arranged in the armory hall at 358 Main Street, highlighting the Cadets as Charlestown’s military pride with mostly young members continuing their affiliation.
The parade formed on Main Street at City square with mounted police and a host of units marching to martial tunes. Chief Marshal Captain Willis W. Stover led the procession as Major Oakes praised the cadets and the crowd enjoyed a jolly, late-starting event.
A large daytime celebration ends with a night time gathering in Sullivan Square. The immense crowd moves toward the pyrotechnic display as the day closes, keeping high holiday spirits amid the festive atmosphere.
The 999th Artillery hosted a grand hospitality effort drawing over 1200 visitors to Main Street and Monument Square. Senators Swallow Blanchard and J. Lasson along with Alderman Presho attended as prominent guests. The Catholic Literary Union enjoyed a crowded event with elaborate catering and music.
The Charlestowns Bunker Hill Council hosted invitations to Knights of Columbus across the state. Over 700 attended from Lowell, Lynn, Lawrence, Chelsea, Brockton, Salem, East Boston, and Hyde Park. An exemplification at Abbotsford Hall was followed by a banquet and a night of music with Water Commissioners McNary and Doherty among the guests. George L. Stearns Post 149 reconvened comrades and friends as the Thorndike Association hosted about 100 couples to fireworks in Sullivan square. Councilman Donovan introduced officials while Shergold Social Club welcomed its guests.
The Bunker Hill Monument Association met in Jacob Sleeper Hall at Boston University on Somerset Street. Rev. Edward G. Porter spoke on The heroes and traits of Lexington, noting the same men who fought at Bunker Hill. Officers elected included Frederick W. Lincoln as president and Samuel H. Rus sell as vice president, with directors Wil liam T. Barker, Quincy Brown, H. Crocker, and Jin Darracoit.
A long roster names Arthur L. Devens F Gordon Dexter Henry H Ides William Endicott Jr William Everett Charles F Fairbanks Henry R Frothingham Thomas G Frothingham Samuel A Green Edward E Hale George B Hale John Morans James F Hunnewell John Chester Inches John Lathrop Amory C Lawrence Charles R Lawrence John Lowell Theodore Lyman Henry Lyon Augustus P Martin W T R Martin Charles Merriam Edward R Moseley George B Meal Grenville H Norcross Oliver W Peabody Thomas H Perkins Stephen H Philips Henry I Pierce Edward G Porter William G Prescott Arnold A Rand Alexander H Rice William G Russell Leverett Saltonstall Henry Walker Lucius H Warren Thomas J Whidden Roger Wolcott Henry E Woods Andrew C Fearing Jr elected secretary Timothy T Sawyer treasurer and Chief Justice Melville B Fuller and Andrew Belknap honorary members
The Massachusetts Sons of the American Revolution through Captain Nathan Appleton and committee marked graves of Revolutionary and local patriots at Copp's Hill King’s Chapel yard Granary Burying Ground and Central Graveyard on the Common. Since April 19 they have marked 800 graves at Concord Acton and other sites.
The Daughters of the Revolution of Massachusetts held their first anniversary reception yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Charles F. Withington’s residence 265 Warren Street Roxbury from 4 to 6 PM. State regent Mrs. William Lee state secretary Mrs. D B Steadman Jr state treasurer Mrs. Leslie C Read and Mrs. Charles L Alden regent of Troy chapel attended. Tea was served by Misses Miriam Steadman Ida Hunne man and Margaret Edson.
Sergeant Rosetta of Division 1 stopped an Italian assailant who menaced a woman with a loaded revolver near 29 Clark Street. After a struggle Rosetta wrested the weapon and arrested FrankCosolene 28 of 20 Clark Street on the charge of assaulting an officer with a loaded revolver.
Charles Haldick a New York Postoffice clerk was suspended pending an investigation after Lexow committee testimony accused him of aiding green goods operators. Haldick denied the charges before Chief Inspector Ashe while Postmaster Dayton ordered relief from duty though colleagues voiced support for him.
At a June meeting the Haverhill Board of Aldermen named ex-Alderman Frank E. Watson for six years O S Currier for four years and W K E Adams for two years as license commissioners. Watson is a Republican and cut sole manufacturer Currier a Democrat and paper box maker Adams a Republican.
Thomas Burns aged 338 and James Monahan aged 19, residents of Everett on Second Street, were riding when their horse bolted on Alvord Street Charlestown. Both men fell from the wagon. Burns suffered a pine injury and Monahan was badly cut to face and head. Both were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Cornelius Teehan of 37 Rochester street fell fifteen feet when a ladder rung broke at Tremont and Castle streets last evening. He sustained a broken left knee and was taken to City Hospital.
Winslow Sullivan aged 64 of 182 Riverside Avenue Malden fell into a pit while performing a step dance in a shed at the Bay State Rolling Mill on East First Street South Boston at 6 15 last night. He suffered fractures to both bones of his right ankle and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
William H. Rooney was sentenced to five years in the State Prison by the Middlesex Superior Court yesterday. He was committed from Cambridge for break ing and entering and larceny.
Philip J. McGee aged 54 was found dead in bed at his lodging house on Utica Place late yesterday afternoon. He was a veteran of the late war.
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